The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has appointed Geoffrey Monari as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Monari, who previously served as HELB’s Chief Operations Officer (COO), brings over 15 years of senior management experience in higher education financing.
He served as HELB’s COO from 2016 to 2020, overseeing key initiatives in student lending, debt management, partnerships, and resource mobilization.
Monari holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
He has also completed the Senior Management Leadership Programme and is currently pursuing the Global CEO Africa Programme at Strathmore Business School.
HELB Chairman David Ekwee Ethuro expressed confidence in Monari’s leadership, saying: “The Board is confident that Mr. Monari’s vast experience, leadership acumen, and deep understanding of the higher education financing landscape will provide the vision and leadership necessary to propel HELB to new heights, ensuring that HELB continues to serve its stakeholders with excellence and integrity.”
He takes over from interim CEO Mary Wachira Muchie.
Previously, Charles Ringera held the position but transitioned to a different role.
The new CEO will oversee institutional restructuring, fintech optimization, customer-focused leadership, human capital initiatives, and corporate governance.
